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Every word comes with furigana, romaji, and an original example sentence from real life in Japan.

6036 words · JLPT N2

JLPT N2 vocabulary

Part 39

Words 381–390

Meaning and examples

premise

chouki keiyaku o zentei ni hanashi o susumemasu.

We will proceed on the premise of a long-term contract.

Memory tip

When you meet 前提 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “premise” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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element / factor

seikou ni wa ikutsuka no youso ga arimasu.

Success has several elements.

Memory tip

Say 要素 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “element” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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factor / cause

shippai no youin o bunseki shimashita.

We analyzed the factors behind the failure.

Memory tip

Picture the last situation where you needed the idea of “factor” — at work, at the station, online — and attach 要因 to that exact scene.

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requirement

shisutemu no youken o teigi shimashita.

We defined the system requirements.

Memory tip

When you meet 要件 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “requirement” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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specification

shiyou no henkou o okyakusama ni kakunin shimashita.

We confirmed the specification changes with the client.

Memory tip

Make 仕様 yours: write one short sentence about “specification” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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standard (industrial)

kono buhin wa kokusai kikaku ni atteimasu.

This part meets international standards.

Memory tip

When you meet 規格 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “standard (industrial)” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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scale

kaisha no kibo ga nibai ni narimashita.

The company doubled in scale.

Memory tip

Say 規模 out loud inside a short sentence about your day. Linking it to “scale” in your own words builds the memory faster than rereading it.

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range / scope

tesuto no han'i o oshiete kudasai.

Please tell me the scope of the test.

Memory tip

When you meet 範囲 in real text, pause on it once — meeting “range” in the wild a single time beats ten flashcard passes.

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domain / area

senmon no ryouiki o hirogetai desu.

I want to broaden my area of expertise.

Memory tip

Make 領域 yours: write one short sentence about “domain” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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field / area

AI no bun'ya de hatarakitai desu.

I want to work in the field of AI.

Memory tip

Make 分野 yours: write one short sentence about “field” from your own life, and this word will come back when you actually need it.

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